Last year, I began using the HairMax Ultima 12 Laser Comb. Since around the time I turned 30, my hair began thinning in the crown, as well as the parietal ridge, temples and nape. I have used lasers and light therapy devices at-home for hair removal, anti-aging and acne, but had not heard of using a laser device to help regrow hair until I stumbled across a post on Instagram for the HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb, which is an 8 minute laser light hair growth device, clinically proven and FDA approved for men & women. After seeing the post on Instagram, I immediately began researching laser light therapy for hair growth, looking for scientific information, and scouring the internet for before & after photos.

For the last nine months, I have used the HairMax Ultima 12 Laser Comb two or three times per week. Its SO lightweight and as simple as combing your hair and moving to a new area on your scalp/hair each time the device vibrates and beeps. The LaserComb beeps every four seconds to help you time the application (sound can be turned off if preferred), and the countdown timer displays the time remaining in your treatment. I get my treatments in whenever reading, watching TV or scrolling through Instagram, etc.

BEFORE (10/2017) -focus area, thinning hair on temples

AFTER (8/2018) -focus area, new hair growth noticeable on temples

About the Ultima 12 LaserComb:

The Ultima 12 LaserComb at-home laser device is one of the at-home FDA cleared medical laser devices from HairMax that you can use in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The Ultima 12 LaserComb delivers low level therapeutic light energy to stimulate hair follicles through 12 medical-grade lasers (No LEDs). HairMax laser light treatments revitalize and enliven your hair follicles to stimulate growth factors, reverse the thinning process and help extend and restore your hairs natural hair growth cycle. The laser light therapy that HairMax offers is a low energy that is not hot, which helps to increase blood supply to the hair follicles, decrease inflammation and also increase the energy supply to the cells in the follicles. The patented hair parting teeth allow for maximum delivery of the laser light to the hair follicles for a highly effective treatment. After using this lightweight, easy to use device three times per week, 8 minutes per day, clinical studies show that 90% of users noticed an increase of density and fullness of hair after just four months of continued use. To help boost your results achieved from the Ultima 12 LaserComb, HairMax offers hair and scalp treatments, including dietary supplements, shampoo and conditioner.

Watch the Instructional Video below on how to use the HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb laser light therapy device:

Hair loss and thinning hair isn’t something that most of us like to talk about, but statistically speaking, one in four women will suffer from hair loss. Men may be more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness, but hair loss and thinning hair are also common in women, and no less demoralizing. Reasons can range from the simple and temporary—a vitamin deficiency—to the more complex, like an underlying health condition. In many cases, there are ways to prevent and treat male and female hair loss, depending on the cause. The most common cause of hair loss is androgenic alopecia, better known as hereditary hair loss or female pattern baldness.

Compared to the expensive cost associated with hair transplant procedures by hair transplant doctors or plastic surgeons, HairMax offers more affordable hair growth solution products that can be purchased online, and deliver the same desired result without the risks associated with hair transplant procedures.

Dietary Supplements Blended with clinically proven hair strengtheners to help support healthier hair.

Helpful information and facts about hair loss:

Did you know that the average woman loses between 50 and 100 strands per day, even up to 150 in some cases? But, if you’re like me, and you feel like you’ve started to lose an excessive amount of hair each day, try this trick: Take about 60 hairs between your fingers and pull, running your fingers through your hair. Usually between 5 and 8 hairs, which is ‘normal’. An excess of 15 hairs, however, is not as common and means you are losing more hair than you should be.

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received this product complimentary from HairMax in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by HairMax.

Have I told you about the Julep Beauty monthly subscription box? It’s a fully customizable beauty subscription with ALL full-size products. Take the fun quiz here: http://shrsl.com/mw8x to customize your Julep Maven monthly subscription and get a FREE nail polish set worth $168.00 for signing up.

Julep Maven monthly perk: sign into your Julep account online between the 20th & 24th of each month to fully customize your box, and use your ‘Jules’ (optional) which are points earned each month, that you can redeem towards additional ‘free’ products at special prices only offered to Julep Mavens. AND… If you add on an additional 3 or more products in your subscription box, you get a FREE gift!!!

I customize the items in my box every month. The picks I chose for my August subscription box are shown below, which includes the following:

The product pictured above is called “Perk It“, Julep Beauty’s NEW sheer multi-tasking brightener, which is like a visible ‘instant eye lift’ without the drastic commitment. It will retail for $26.00 each, and is available in four sheer, illuminating shades that are super blendable and provide a natural skin-like finish.

The reason I began using Julep Beauty in 2014, was initially because my nails were brittle, weak and would not grow, and I am VERY mindful of the ingredients in the products I use. I discovered that Julep Beauty does not contain the harmful chemicals that most other nail products do, and after my first subscription box arrived and I began using the products religiously, I have never turned back. Julep’s polishes dry fast and allow 30% more oxygen to permeate the nail bed than any other nail polishes.

You may not have thought about it until now, but it is VERY important for the nails to be able to breathe in order to grow and stay healthy. So, if you’re thinking of giving up gel-manicures or acrylic nails for the first time, and you need a good nail system, please try Julep Beauty nail products. If you do, I’d love to know your experience with the products. Please share by leaving a comment below, or DM me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ninesacloud

This is a sponsored review written by me on behalf of Trophy Skin. All opinions expressed are honest and my own.

My At Home Microdermabrasion Routine with Trophy Skin’s MicrodermMD Sensitive

Trophy Skin products have been part of my skincare routine for a few years, and I trust the brand wholeheartedly. This machine is phenomenal, combining diamond exfoliation and gentle suction, equipped with the same professional-grade technology you would find in a spa. After just one treatment, my skin was already much smoother and more radiant… and, the machine gets even better, including an Infusion Tip to help penetrate skin care products deep into the epidermis and dermis AND a Pore Extraction Tip, to extract debris from the pores, such as blackheads and debris.

A couple of weeks ago, I began using the MicrodermMD Sensitive Kit by Trophy Skin and I am so impressed with the results! If you have sensitive, and possibly acne-prone like myself, and you skip exfoliation for fear of irritating your skin, I encourage you to try this machine, because it really does work without causing irritation!

I’ve tried other ways to manually exfoliate my skin with scrubs and peels, but my skin is sensitive and acne-prone, so many times I would skip exfoliation because no matter what method I tried, I would end up with even more irritated skin than before I attempted to exfoliate.

All Trophy Skin products are professional-grade technology and are simple enough for anyone to use in the comfort of their own home. Trophy Skin created the MicrodermMD Sensitive Kit with those who have sensitive skin in mind, to exfoliate the skin without harsh bristles or chemicals as used in chemical peels or abrasives. When I discovered that Trophy Skin developed a sensitive version of their well-known Professional, Salon Quality MicrodermMD for at-home use, I just had to try it. Not only is this machine safe for the face, it can also be used on other areas, such as the neck, chest, hands, arms, legs, feet. etc. One treatment takes only 5 minutes to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, dark spots, visible pores, and scarring while smoothing and softening your skin. Just below the surface of your skin are layers of dull and dead skin cells that build up over time. MicrodermMD Sensitive is a professional-grade microdermabrasion machine designed to reveal fresh, radiant skin using a high tech combo of diamond exfoliation and gentle suction to buff away dead skin and promote cell turnover.

When dead skin cells are gently removed, your skin is brighter, smoother and your skincare products will absorb into your skin much better! If you have sensitive skin, have tried physical exfoliants, peels, exfoliating scrubs, etc., and have all but given up on exfoliating at home… check out the MicrodermMD Sensitive Kit by Trophy Skin.

The price of professional microdermabrasion treatments depends upon several factors, including the experience and qualifications of the person performing the procedure and the location of the spa or clinic. On average, microdermabrasion cost ranges from $75 to $200. Instead of paying that much for ONE microdermabrasion treatment at a spa, you can treat yourself with the same professional technology in the comfort and privacy of your own home, and it is simple enough that anyone can use it. I don’t know about you, but I like getting salon quality benefits, while being able to choose when I’d like a treatment whenever and wherever I please… so, you save more than just money, you’re saving your skin! For the one time purchase of a MicrodermMD Sensitive Kit, you will save $100’s to $1,000’s of dollars per year on facials because it is the same professional technology used in spas.

Save up to 25% when you purchase a product bundle AND use my coupon code, NINESACLOUD for an additional 15% OFF your purchase!

About Trophy Skin’s founder: Trophy Skin founder Imran Karim was inspired by the amazing effects of non-invasive beauty technology. Every day, he watched as clients of all ages left his spa with renewed natural beauty, feeling truly comfortable in their own skin. While his customers loved their glowing results, many asked Imran for a way to achieve the same benefits without the hassle and expense of visiting the Med-Spa. Moved by this need, Imran sold his business and began work on a line of at-home devices with results that rivaled the in-office treatments he had once offered.

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Product Details: The MicrodermMD Sensitive Kit is a glow-getter designed using a high-tech combo of diamond exfoliation and suction to exfoliate the outer layers of skin. Suitable for all skin types. MicrodermMD is one of the first at-home microdermabrasion machines using dual-action therapy with a combination of diamond-tipped exfoliation and suction, enabling you to have microdermabrasion treatments at home.

In a consumer survey after six weeks:

-95% of participants experienced softer skin using MicrodermMD

-90% of participants experienced more hydrated skin after using MidrocermMD

-76% of participants experienced smoother skin on the neck and chest area using MicrodermMD

According to expert graders, after six weeks, MicrodermMD produced a reduction in:

-the appearance of wrinkles on the neck and chest areas in 81% of participants

-the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth (nasolabial) wrinkles in 86% of participants

With Auto Mode and Sensitive Mode, you can take out all the guesswork. Simply press the Auto button and let the software walk you through a treatment of the entire face and neck in just five minutes. Sensitive Mode was designed with the same technology as Auto Mode but, now, with lower suction levels for people who desire a more gentle treatment.

Instructions for use: For the first-time user, select Sensitive Mode, or for all others, select Auto Mode and hit the Start button. From there, the screen will guide you through a simple treatment cycle of the entire face and neck in exactly five minutes. Sensitive Mode and Auto Mode both set the timer and suction level for each section of the face, updating based on what works best for each section. Advanced users can switch to Manual Mode and use the MicrodermMD anywhere on the face, neck, chest, arms, or any body area that they wish. Use the included pore extraction and infusion tips to add additional treatment types. Visit the video gallery on Trophy Skin’s website for usage videos here.

If you’re as excited about the MicrodermMD as I am, have used Trophy Skin products before and would love to share your experience, please share in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received this product complimentary from Trophy Skin through Revfluence in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product and benefits were adapted or taken from information provided by Trophy Skin.

In the early 90’s, Chaz Dean was creating buzz via infomercials with his classic cleansing conditioners, that do not contain sodium laurel sulfate or other damaging detergents found in shampoos, and claiming that you will never need to shampoo your hair again. What!? I couldn’t grasp the concept of not washing my hair with a shampoo, and lathering with all those luxurious bubbles. Washing my hair with a lathering, bubbly shampoo was my personal confirmation and gratification, feeling that ‘squeaky clean’, and removing all the styling product build-up, before following with a conditioner, and a leave-in conditioner. The thought of using one product to wash, condition and as my leave-in conditioner was baffling and I needed to know more…

Being the curious girl I am, I watched a WEN infomercial in its entirety, and was convinced enough to purchase over the phone. There was definitely a learning curve to using WEN cleansing conditioner, even when following the instructions. Because of the lack of lather, and using twice as many pumps of WEN cleansing conditioner than I had previously used with shampoo and conditioner combined, I initially felt like I was wasting money and product because I would either use too much or too little, which left me feeling like I should go back to shampoo and conditioner.

Eventually, I found that the right amount of cleansing conditioner pumps for my waist length, fine hair is four ‘golf ball sized’ pumps. One for the crown, one (split) for each side, and two for the middle to ends. After massaging into my scalp, and working through my hair with enough water to create a creamy froth, I comb the cleansing conditioner through from scalp to ends with a WEN wide tooth comb that I keep in the shower and clip my hair on top of my head to get a deeper condition from the steam/heat. When its time to rinse, I massage the product from my hair AND scalp, while standing under cool or tepid water (never hot). If you do not rinse your scalp and hair thoroughly, there will be residual product, which could plug your hair follicles and create undesired ‘greasy’ scalp and hair.

Two of my most used and favorite cleansing conditioners are Bamboo Green Tea & Six Thirteen that I purchase from QVC when they’re available in June or October each year.

The cleansing conditioners work wonders, but when I began using other WEN products in my hair care routine, I’ve experienced the most positive transformation in my hair like I never thought was possible, and receive compliments on my 40-year old hair more now than I did when I was younger. The superstars for me personally, which I highly suggest you incorporate into your WEN routine are the Re-Moist Mask, Intensive Treatment Oil, and Styling Creme.

Please read on if you’re interested to know more about WEN, and comment below! I would love to know your thoughts about WEN; if you’ve used it or not, and anything else you would like to share.

How do I use it: WEN cleansing conditioner should be applied in four sections: crown, nape, ends on the right, and ends on the left. For hair above your ears, use a minimum of 12 pumps (three pumps per section). For hair above your shoulders, use a minimum of 16 pumps (four pumps per section). For hair down to your shoulders, use a minimum of 24 pumps (six pumps per section). For hair past your shoulders, use a minimum of 32 pumps (eight pumps per section). For hair to your mid-back, use a minimum of 40 pumps (10 pumps per section). For thicker/coarser hair, increase amount of pumps in order to thoroughly cleanse the scalp and hydrate ends. Please see FAQ tab for more specific information and approximate pumps per bottle.

Restorative Volumizing Treatment Spray -spray either at your roots for extra lift, or 8″ to 12″ away from head for extra body and volume. For maximum results, use a blow-dryer with a nozzle and style as desired.

Re-Moist Mask-Developed after years of perfecting the treatment in Chaz’s Hollywood salon, the WEN Restorative Re-Moist Mask is a rich blend of oils and extracts that work together to help nourish and hydrate the hair.

How do I use it: after cleansing with desired cleansing conditioner and rinsing thoroughly, apply Re-Moist Mask liberally to clean, wet hair. Comb through, clip hair up, and leave on for 30 to 45 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and style as desired. You can also use the Re-Moist Mask as an overnight treatment.

Intensive Treatment Oil -WEN treatment oils are universal and can be used on all hair and skin types. This treatment oil utilizes an extremely beneficial blend of highly sought-after exotic oils to help maintain and restore the integrity of your hair, scalp, and body while also providing the ultimate treatment for achieving bouncy, shiny, beautiful and manageable hair.

How do I use it: When using in the bath, apply two to four full droppers in water. When using on your body, apply one to two full droppers to skin after showering and before drying off for an incredibly hydrating body oil. When using on your hair, apply one to two drops to dry, styled hair for extra hydration. Apply two to four full droppers to scalp as an overnight treatment.

Nourishing Treatment Spray -Infused with natural ingredients, this spray transforms dull, flat, lifeless hair into luxurious, shiny hair. This nourishing spray is designed to bring out your hair’s full potential–not only adding volume and body but also targeting stress-related and environmental issues.

How do I use it: For rich moisture, gleaming shine, and body with hold, WEN by Chaz Dean’s amazing styling creme works great on straight, wavy, and curly hair. The virtually weightless formula offers the benefits of a leave-in conditioner, polishing gloss, and gel in one product. Use it as a heat-protectant from damage caused by styling tools and to help tame hair from frizz when drying naturally.

Styling Cream –How do I use it: After cleansing, apply appropriate amount of WEN Styling Creme to the mid-shaft and ends of wet hair. Style as desired. For fine hair, use one to two pumps, and for medium to coarse hair, use two to four pumps. For coarser, ethnic, or curly hair, use four to eight pumps, as well as mixing in a few drops of desired hair oil, not included. Prior to towel drying, to help avoid frizz, it’s recommended to apply Styling Creme immediately after your leave-in conditioner while still in the shower. You can use either paper towels or cotton pillowcases to squeeze out extra water. Use half of a pump on dry, styled hair to calm flyaways. The result is weightless, shiny, smooth, healthy, and manageable hair.

Restorative Nourishing Mousse -Nourishing Mousse adds the look of increased volume, shine, and smoothness to any hair type or texture. This formula contains peptides, bamboo water, and four tea and glossing complexes unique to this styling mousse. How do I use it: Apply to soaking wet hair and distribute evenly. Style as desired.

Ultra Nourishing Body Cleansing Creme –How do I use it: Use loofah or bath sponge of choice to wash your way to silky smooth skin. Nourish your body with WEN by Chaz Dean Ultra Nourishing Body Cleansing Creme, available in your choice of Chaz’s Six Thirteen or Three Nineteen formulas. Both are infused with essential oils and extracts to add that extra depth of moisture to your skin.

TIP: WEN cleansing conditioners are multi-tasking products! In addition to cleansing/conditioning your hair, use them as body cleansers, as a facial cleanser with a Clarisonic or FOREO cleansing device… and for shaving!

When travelling, take a 16oz. cleansing conditioner on vacation, and it will be the only product you need for cleansing hair, face and body.

The WEN® Pink Jasmine Peony is a special edition scent, created by Chaz! This all-new Cleansing Conditioner is for a limited time during the month of February each year, and has the same treatment levels as the seasonals collection.

Bamboo Green Tea Cleansing Conditioner is agentle formula made with rice protein designed to work on all hair types; contains peptides and amino acids, and is an incredibly revitalizing formula designed to bring out the best in your hair. Combining an exclusive, antioxidant rich green, black, white and red tea complex with an exclusive bamboo water complex rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids and silica essential for hair growth, WEN® Bamboo Green Tea is a nutrient-rich infusion for your hair. Chaz designed this formula from the ground up to repair, protect and strengthen your hair while improving elasticity, volume and shine in all hair types and textures.

What is it: WEN’s Bamboo Green Tea Cleansing Conditioner is a rice-based formula.

Who is it for: Bamboo Green Tea is designed for all hair types and can be used on people of all ages.

Why is it different: Bamboo water and tea complexes are unique to WEN, along with amino acids and peptides.

How do I use it: Apply the Cleansing Conditioner to your scalp and hair, adding a splash of water to evenly distribute. Massage thoroughly into hair and leave on for the remainder of your shower. Rinse thoroughly and completely. As a leave-in conditioner, apply half of a pump to one pump to soaking wet hair, depending on hair length and texture. For best results, cleanse, rinse, and repeat.

Description, Ingredients and directions for Six Thirteen Cleansing Conditioner:

WEN SIXTHIRTEEN® was designed to boost shine and deep treat all hair types. Infused with soy and quinoa protein and amino acid blend, it restores strength and elasticity to hair. Added oils and extracts like ginger and lotus flower nourish your hair and scalp. We’ve also made it wheat and nut-free for those with gluten and nut allergies. WEN SIXTHIRTEEN® is the indulgence your hair has been waiting for.

Six Thirteen Daily Cleansing Treatment with a blend of 11 amino acids to help restore strength and elasticity to hair. The unique combination of more than 25 natural oils and extracts helps to nourish your hair and scalp, making Six Thirteen perfect for those with sensitive skin. Full of luxurious ingredients, Six Thirteen is the indulgence your hair has been waiting for.

Who is it for: Six Thirteen is designed for all hair types and can be used on people of all ages.

Why is it different: Six Thirteen is ideal for cleansing and hydrating the scalp and hair.

How do I use it: Rinse your hair thoroughly and completely with cool water. Apply enough Daily Cleansing Treatment to thoroughly coat your hair from scalp to ends. Make sure you are using enough to saturate the hair and scalp.

For short hair, use a minimum of six to eight pumps. For medium-length hair, use a minimum of eight to 10 pumps. For long hair, use a minimum of 10 to 12 pumps. For really long hair, use a minimum of 12 to 14 pumps.

Add a splash of water–this is very important to help evenly distribute the Daily Cleansing Treatment through your hair. Comb through with a wide-tooth comb and clip up hair for the remainder of the shower. To ensure maximum cleansing and conditioning, Chaz recommends that you cleanse, rinse, and repeat, using half the pumps for the first cleanse and the remaining pumps for the second cleanse. The longer you leave it on, the better. Rinse thoroughly with cool water and apply a dime-sized amount to soaking-wet hair from mid-shaft to ends as a leave-in conditioner.

FTC: Some of the products shown and mentioned in this post were purchased by me, and some were received complimentary from WEN through Behrman PR, in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. This review may contain affiliate links. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the brand/products and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the products and benefits were adapted or taken from information from QVC and Chaz Dean websites.

*GIVEAWAY ALERT* Julep Beauty’s It’s Whipped Matte Lip Mousse is THE BEST matte lip color 💋 AND I’m giving YOU a chance to win a $250 Julep beauty box customized just for you! All you have to do to win is:

Visit the giveaway post on my Instagram page and follow the instructions. Good Luck! 🎁

1) LIKE the giveaway post and FOLLOW @julepbeauty
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3) TAG your friends in the comments to join in on the fun!

Winner to be chosen at random by Julep and announced on December 22nd. Winner will be listed on the Instagram giveaway post, and Julep will be sending prize to the winner.

In the photo above, I am wearing Its Whipped shades XOXO & Ooh La La

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Sweepstakes is open to Instagram users who are 18 years or over and a legal US resident. Your Instagram account must be PUBLIC on the date of giveaway drawing so I can see your page on that day, when entries are reviewed. Thanks! This giveaway is not sponsored, administered or associated by Instagram. GIVEAWAY pages will not qualify. Meaning: No IG pages that are solely used for giveaways. By entering, you are confirming that you are at least 18 years of age or older and release Instagram of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Void where prohibited.

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received featured products complimentary from Julep through Cohley. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Julep and/or Cohley.

About 10 years ago, shortly after celebrating my 30th birthday, I developed hormonal/cystic acne and did not know how to deal with the fast occurring changes in my skin because as a adolescent, I did not suffer with acne. I may have had an occasional blackhead or pimple around ‘that time of the month’ but it was mild that could be helped with a scrub or cleanser. I took good care of my skin from an early age, with a simple skincare regimen during the day consisting of a cleansing cream, toner and SPF moisturizer. At night I would cleanse, sometimes mask and moisturize. Never in a million years would I have foreseen that acne would become a nightmare for me in my 30’s… N.E.V.E.R! I used to get compliments on my skin all throughout my teens and twenties about how lovely and poreless it looked… ‘flawless’ and ‘peaches and cream’ were some of the terms people would use in conversation.

Imagine not having dealt with any sort of acne that needed special treatment (which many of you reading this can) then suddenly seeing these eruptions and deep painful sores pop up on your face, chin and neck! It was a real nightmare and I couldn’t wake up! I visited a dermatologist; I ravaged the internet for answers and read blogs online for hours, in hopes of finding clues that would help me… I started with topicals and also changed my diet. That helped some, but it wasn’t enough. It was during a search online for at-home treatments to treat acne scars and hormonal acne when I came across some information about dermarolling. One article lead to another, and Banish Acne Scars was mentioned several times, so I became more and more intrigued. I watched YouTube tutorials, read reviews on Instagram and was inspired, and convinced that these products were the answer to my prayers!

before Banish

after Banish

And, as if the acne and acne scarring wasn’t enough to drastically alter my self-esteem, I suffered 2nd degree burns about 8 years ago after using an ‘at-home’ TCA chemical peel. I was so convinced that I could use a professional grade peel after watching heaps of tutorials on YouTube, reading reviews on social, and thinking that I could perform such an intense peel on myself at home without a problem whatsoever (which, some people can without an issue) but, my skin was not ready. So, now in addition to acne scarring, I’m also working on reducing the appearance of 2nd degree burn scars with the help of my Banish Acne Scars Starter Kit.

Since using Banish Acne Scars’ Starter Kit containing Banish Oil (a.k.a. Vitamin C Serum), Vitamin C Beauty Elixir, Banisher Roller, Banisher Stamp, Activated Charcoal Clay Masque, Pore Smasher, Banish Bag,
Plastic Cleaning Container & Pumpkin Enzyme Mask (pictured below), my skin feels more alive and the scars and pores have improved greatly. I’m so happy that this company exists! I still have a ways to go to help lessen the depth and discoloration of my scars, but I’ve never seen results as quickly as I have with Banish!

Before using Banish, I have spent more money on skincare and gadgets for the last 10 years that have promised to eliminate acne or claim to be anti-aging or acne-zapping. But, those other products still left me looking for the next latest and greatest product on the market to help bring my skin back to life, because the effects weren’t long lasting or unrealistic for the amount of time and money I invested in them. I realize that my skin will not be plump and juicy, flawless or peaches and cream like it used to, because there are things that just come with youth, that we can work at keeping in good shape as we age, but I can try to keep my skin healthy, which in turn will give me a youthful glow and appearance.

You know, as I sit here writing this, and I think about you, the reader…whatever skin situation you are currently in, I want you to know that there is help out there for your skin. Don’t look back at what you used to have. Instead, look ahead and educate yourself. Ask questions, read blogs online, join groups with people who are in the same situation(s) as you. And just feel good about what you’re doing for yourself and know that it will get better! I understand the struggles, and we all face issues with our skin in one way or another. Our skin changes as we age, sometimes quicker than we’d care for and/or in ways that we would have never thought it would change, such as larger pores, deeper wrinkles, etc.

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received the products pictured and mentioned complimentary from Banish Acne Scars, in return for my evaluation and review. All opinions are 100% honest and my own, based on my personal experience with the products. My opinions are not influenced by the brand or its affiliates.

These Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masques bring life back to my under eye area and seriously hydrate my crows feet, aka ‘smile lines’ 🙂 And, can we talk about the size of these eye masques! Look at how much of my under eye area they cover and they wrap around perfectly to the outer corners of my eyes. I’ve tried other eye masques, but none of them are this generously sized. I have also noticed that the dreaded ‘eye bags’ under my eyes, right on top of my cheek bones are always less puffy after using these! If you haven’t incorporated an eye masque to your skincare routine, I highly recommend that you treat yourself to the Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masques.

Until I tried the Intensive Eye Treatment Masques, I did not realize how much the delicate skin under my eyes and my smile lines really needed and benefited from the boost that I get from using them!

My favorite times to use the Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment Masques:

-At night before bed while watching TV, checking emails, etc.

-To help soothe and de-puff when I’m suffering from seasonal allergies

-In the morning while I am drying my hair/before applying makeup

-After a long stressful day while I unwind and relax with a glass of wine

Bionic treatment firms skin around the eyes, reducing the appearance of crow¹s feet

Vitamins A, C, and E provide antioxidant protection and restore skin

Recommended usage: Two to three times a week

Key Ingredients: Lactobionic Acid, Vitamins A, C, and E

Size: 12 individually packaged applications (24 masques)

Dermatologist and allergy tested. Fragrance-Free, Paba-Free. For all skin types.

How to use:

-Gently cleanse and pat dry the eye area then open pouch and remove both pads

-Gently place one masque under or around each eye. Smooth the pad carefully onto the skin

-Leave the masques on skin for 10 to 30 minutes as desired

-Gently remove and discard (Do not reuse)

-Gently massage in excess solution from eye masques

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Exuviance in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Exuviance.

About a month ago, I began using the LaBelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula by Trophy Skin 2-3 times per week as part of my evening skincare routine, because I have been experiencing a multitude of hormonal acne breakouts on my face, neck & chest. Harsh peels, abrasive tools or exfoliants to remove dead skin and unclog my pores were definitely not the answer for my sensitive, irritated skin. I didn’t know what to do, but I knew that my skin needed some extra help. Have you ever skipped a facial because your skin was really sensitive, or you had a breakout… or both? And you knew that some sort of professional treatment would probably help your skin, but you didn’t have the money and whatever you tried at home to help actually caused more irritation or breakouts? It can be a vicious circle, but this tool can help you!

The Labelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula (ultrasonic skin scrubbing) uses the power of sound waves travelling at 30,000 Hz to transform your skin. It is gentle and extremely effective at dislodging sebum, exfoliating dead skin, increasing circulation and improves skincare absorption. One treatment with this tool takes only five minutes, and incorporating this simple and effective step in my routine has seriously been a savior when my skin is at its most sensitive and irritated. Does it sound too good to be true? It isn’t…

Instead of paying $50-$75 for ONE ultrasonic skin spatula treatment at a spa, you can treat yourself with the same professional technology in the comfort and privacy of your home, and it is simple enough that anyone can use it. I don’t know about you, but I like getting salon quality benefits, while being able to choose when I’d like a treatment whenever and wherever I please.

The Trophy Skin Labelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula is a unique 2-in-1 skin care device that features a metal spatula with ultrasonic oscillation technology, a vibration that gently exfoliates the skin to remove oil, dirt and debris while helping extract pores AND infuses moisture and vital nutrients back into the skin. This device can be used on the face, neck and chest. The device comes with a case and power adapter.

All Trophy Skin products have a 60 day Satisfaction Guarantee and LaBelle Ultrasonic Skin Spatula has a 1 year limited warranty. Free shipping in the U.S.

How to Use:

STEP 1: Cleanse your skin to remove makeup, excess oil and debris.

STEP 2: Wet the skin with a water mist, hydrating spray, etc. Turn on the LaBelle Ultrasonic Spatula to “Power/Mode” (peeling/scrubbing) and begin to gently exfoliate the skin and extract blackheads/sebum from pores. Using sound waves travelling at 30,000 Hz per second, the device gently and effectively dislodges sebum and exfoliates dead skin cells.

STEP 3: Dry the skin, and apply your choice of cream or serum without rubbing it in. Turn the LaBelle Ultrasonic Spatula to “Ion/Infusion” mode and penetrate the cream or serum into the skin with the opposite side of the spatula, moving across the skin in a slow, steady motion as if icing a cake. The gentle tapping motion will help penetrate skincare products deeper into your freshly cleansed and exfoliated skin for optimum results.

In Summary:

Ultrasonic Facials are safe for sensitive skin, and exfoliates without harsh bristles, chemicals as used in chemical peels or abrasives.

Stainless steel blade that is simple to clean, there are no refills required (like popular cleansing brushes) and does not retain bacteria, dead skin, oil or debris… so, you save more than just money, you’re saving your skin!

For the one time purchase of a LaBelle Ultrasonic Spatula, you will save $100’s to $1,000’s of dollars per year on facials because it is the same professional technology used in spas.

Trophy Skin founder Imran Karim was inspired by the amazing effects of non-invasive beauty technology. Every day, he watched as clients of all ages left his spa with renewed natural beauty, feeling truly comfortable in their own skin. While his customers loved their glowing results, many asked Imran for a way to achieve the same benefits without the hassle and expense of visiting the Med-Spa. Moved by this need, Imran sold his business and began work on a line of at-home devices with results that rivaled the in-office treatments he’d once offered.

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received this product complimentary from Trophy Skin through Revfluence in return for my evaluation, testing and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Trophy Skin.

This year, I turned 40. And, since around the time I turned 30, my hair has been thinning in the crown, as well as the parietal ridge, temples and nape. I have used lasers and light therapy devices at-home for hair removal, anti-aging and acne, but had not heard of using a laser device to help regrow hair until I stumbled across a post on Instagram for the HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb, which is an 8 minute laser light hair growth device, clinically proven and FDA approved for men & women. After seeing the post on Instagram, I immediately began researching laser light therapy for hair growth, looking for scientific information, and scouring the internet for before & after photos. I reached out to HairMax, shared my story with an interest in trying their products, and HairMax graciously sent me an Ultima 12 LaserComb with the 4pc. Den•si•ty Hair Care bundle. I am so grateful to have received these products from HairMax to help regrow my hair. I will be sharing my results with you all here on my blog in the coming weeks.

And, so begins my HairMax journey… After receiving the Ultima 12 LaserComb, I plugged it right away to charge while I began reading the user manual. I have used the device three times so far and it is SO easy to use! Each treatment only lasts 8 minutes, and the device is very lightweight. At first, I was worried that my hand and arm would get very tired and sore, but that is not the case at all. I can use the LaserComb while watching TV, reading a book, or even walking around the house, its that easy. I am so excited to see how well the device works long term and am looking forward to sharing my results over the next 16 weeks trial period. If you are experiencing hair loss and are undecided whether HairMax will work for you, please revisit my blog over the next 16 weeks to see progress photos and additional thoughts that I will be adding to this post. I hope my story and progress updates will be of some help to you. Continue reading, and please feel free to send an email or reach out on social to connect and follow me for updates!

About the Ultima 12 LaserComb:

The Ultima 12 LaserComb at-home laser device is one of the at-home FDA cleared medical laser devices from HairMax that you can use in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The Ultima 12 LaserComb delivers low level therapeutic light energy to stimulate hair follicles through 12 medical-grade lasers (No LEDs). HairMax laser light treatments revitalize and enliven your hair follicles to stimulate growth factors, reverse the thinning process and help extend and restore your hairs natural hair growth cycle. The laser light therapy that HairMax offers is a low energy that is not hot, which helps to increase blood supply to the hair follicles, decrease inflammation and also increase the energy supply to the cells in the follicles. The patented hair parting teeth allow for maximum delivery of the laser light to the hair follicles for a highly effective treatment. After using this lightweight, easy to use device three times per week, 8 minutes per day, clinical studies show that 90% of users noticed an increase of density and fullness of hair after just four months of continued use. To help boost your results achieved from the Ultima 12 LaserComb, HairMax offers hair and scalp treatments, including dietary supplements, shampoo and conditioner.

Watch the Instructional Video below on how to use the HairMax Ultima 12 LaserComb laser light therapy device:

Hair loss and thinning hair isn’t something that most of us like to talk about, but statistically speaking, one in four women will suffer from hair loss. Men may be more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness, but hair loss and thinning hair are also common in women, and no less demoralizing. Reasons can range from the simple and temporary—a vitamin deficiency—to the more complex, like an underlying health condition. In many cases, there are ways to prevent and treat male and female hair loss, depending on the cause. The most common cause of hair loss is androgenic alopecia, better known as hereditary hair loss or female pattern baldness.

Compared to the expensive cost associated with hair transplant procedures by hair transplant doctors or plastic surgeons, HairMax offers more affordable hair growth solution products that can be purchased online, and deliver the same desired result without the risks associated with hair transplant procedures.

Dietary Supplements Blended with clinically proven hair strengtheners to help support healthier hair.

Helpful information and facts about hair loss:

Did you know that the average woman loses between 50 and 100 strands per day, even up to 150 in some cases? But, if you’re like me, and you feel like you’ve started to lose an excessive amount of hair each day, try this trick: Take about 60 hairs between your fingers and pull, running your fingers through your hair. Usually between 5 and 8 hairs, which is ‘normal’. An excess of 15 hairs, however, is not as common and means you are losing more hair than you should be.

FTC: This is a sponsored review. I received this product complimentary from HairMax in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by HairMax.

Before the launch, I had the fortunate opportunity to use and evaluate this product for a few days. I really love everything about this mask, and it has become part of my skincare routine. The appearance is like a ‘milky jelly’ and when scooped out of the jar with the applicator, it is a little jiggly. When applied to the skin it absorbs effortlessly, melting like a cooling, milky-water like serum without any sign of residue or oil sitting on the surface. My skin feels SO smooth, perfectly hydrated and brighter the morning after using this mask! I haven’t used anything else like it. Klairs is becoming my new favorite K-Beauty skincare brand. This product is truly unique and the formula is genius!

It feels like pudding/custard, but the formal word for this texture is ‘Shape memory cream’. This might be unfamiliar, but basically shape memory means it remembers the original shape, so the product comes back to the same shape as it was. Therefore, this texture helps the product tightly adhere onto the skin, giving an even and flat surface upon application.

This mask is SO refreshing and perfect for my acne-prone skin. I’ve used sleeping masks/packs from other brands that do not perform as well as the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask. With the other sleeping masks/packs, I have awakened to clogged pores or slight irritation, instead of waking up to a hydrated and brighter complexion. And, did I mention this mask has a cooling effect on the skin? 😃

I have also used Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask as a morning moisturizer after my essence, because I love the way it absorbs without any trace of product on the surface of my skin. The lightweight feel is a plus and the fact that I am getting just enough moisture for the day. I can’t express enough how amazing this product is. When I use it as my daytime moisturizer, my powder foundation doesn’t look streaky or pill, because there is no oil or moisture sitting on the surface of my skin, which I have experienced with many other moisturizers that move around on my skin when I’m attempting to buff on powder foundations. Even more, I feel that this mask, when used as a daytime moisturizer, mimics that of a hydrating primer!

Usually, I struggle with finding a good hydrating product that actually absorbs into my skin and doesn’t cause irritation to my sensitive, acne-prone skin. And, because I wear foundation Monday through Friday at work, it is important to me that my makeup doesn’t move around when applying and continues to look fresh throughout the day, which primers can sometimes fail at. I know this product is intended to be a mask… but, when you get this mask, give it a try as your daily moisturizer. I would love to know what you think!

Shielding Vitamin E, Healing Vitamin C#goodbye active oxygen #synergetic vitamins #antioxidant networkThe KLAIRS Freshly Juiced Vitamin E Mask is most effective when used with vitamin C. The two vitamins enhance the effectiveness of each other through the antioxidant network and protect the skin from active oxygen, preventing aging. In addition, vitamin E prevents vitamin C from being oxidized before being absorbed by the skin, intensifying the skin-improving effects of vitamin C.

An antioxidant network that protects the skinWhat does the active oxygen caused by UV rays, stress, etc. do to our skin?
1) Vitamin E becomes oxidized when active oxygen is lost by the primary defenses.
2) Vitamin C reduces the level of oxidized vitamin E to its original state and reactivates it.
3) The reduced vitamin E removes active oxygen again and prevents cell destruction and aging.
4) Vitamin C has a powerful toning effect.

Vitamin coating for an extended hydration#wake up hydrated #the mask for parched skinVitamin E is dissolved in oil, which provides a strong moisturizing power. The pudding-like texture transforms into a rich essence when in contact with the skin, maintaining the moisture for at least 8 hours, even for dry skin.

Upgrade by mixing#vitamin drop+vitamin mask #soothing cream+vitamin mask #the perfect DIY duoWhat if you could enhance all the functions of the current skin care product that works for you simply by adding a vitamin mask? Mix the vitamin mask with your favorite skin care product and enjoy an upgraded version of additional brightening, wrinkle-repairing, and moisturizing with the antioxidant power.
*The mixing ratio can be adjusted freely depending on the skin type and desired texture of the product.

FTC: This is a sponsored review which contains affiliate links. I received this product complimentary from Wishtrend in return for my evaluation and review, but all opinions are 100% honest and my own. My opinion and this review are based on my personal experience with the product and is not influenced by the brand or its affiliates. The overall description of the product, benefits and ingredients were adapted or taken from information provided by Wishtrend.

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